Swimming pool water game goal apparatus

Abstract

A game goal apparatus that is intended to be played within a swimming pool which uses a substantially planar backboard at opposite ends of the swimming pool. Each backboard is designed to be used in conjunction with a water polo ball. Each backboard includes a through opening which may connect with a net mounted on the backboard to guide the ball when the ball passes through the through opening to be deposited on the water directly adjacent the rear surface of the backboard. The backboard is to be mounted on a frame which may be located within the water of the swimming pool. The backboard is tilted to assume an inclined position so that upon the ball striking the surface of the backboard it rebounds in an upward direction away from the surface of the water of the swimming pool. The goal apparatus may be collapsible when not in use.

What is claimed is:  
     
       1. A water game goal apparatus to be used in a swimming pool comprising: 
       a frame adapted to be located within a swimming pool, said frame having a pair of spaced apart support members, each said support member being approximately of the same length, each said support member having an outer end and an inner end, said inner end adapted to be placed against a sidewall of a swimming pool, said support members being constructed of material that floats in water;  
       a substantially planar backboard pivotally mounted on said support members at said outer end, said backboard having a front surface adapted to face toward the majority of a water area of a swimming pool, said rear surface facing toward a coping of a swimming pool, said backboard having a through hole that extends from said front surface to said rear surface;  
       a bracing system mounted between said backboard and said support members, said bracing system for supporting said backboard in an upwardly extending position which is inclined relative to horizontal, said bracing system being disconnectable from said backboard to permit said backboard to fold to a collapsed position located in juxtaposition with said support members when said backboard is removed from a swimming pool; and  
       further comprising securement members adapted to be mounted between said support members and a swimming pool coping, said securement members comprising stretchable elastic cords.  
     
     
       2. A water game goal apparatus to be used in a swimming pool comprising: 
       a frame adapted to be located within a swimming pool, said frame having a pair of spaced apart support members, each said support member being approximately of the same length, each said support member having an outer end and an inner end, said inner end adapted to be placed against a sidewall of a swimming pool, said support members being constructed of material that floats in water;  
       a substantially planar backboard pivotally mounted on said support members at said outer end, said backboard having a front surface adapted to face toward the majority of a water area of a swimming pool, said rear surface facing toward a coping of a swimming pool, said backboard having a through hole that extends from said front surface to said rear surface;  
       a bracing system mounted between said backboard and said support members, said bracing system for supporting said backboard in an upwardly extending position which is inclined relative to horizontal, said bracing system being disconnectable from said backboard to permit said backboard to fold to a collapsed position located in juxtaposition with said support members when said backboard is removed from a swimming pool; and  
       a stabilization plate mounted on said inner end of each said support member and in axial alignment with said support member with there being a separate said stabilization plate for each said support member, said stabilization plate to provide an increased area of contact with a sidewall of a swimming pool.